Children's Programs // Dodge Ridge // Lessons for Ages 2-12

Reservations Are Required for Snowsports Lessons

PLEASE BOOK ALL LESSONS ONLINE AT LEAST 36 HOURS IN ADVANCE. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED.
Please arrive 1 hour prior to your lesson reservation to allow for lesson check-in and instructor assignment. Please note, on weekends and holidays we highly recommend arriving more than 1 hour before your lesson reservation for your check-in convenience.

Children's Programs

Please select from one of our group or private lesson options below. Be sure to review the lesson level descriptions, what to bring for your day at Dodge Ridge and the rescheduling and cancellation policies.

For additional questions please give us a call at (209) 965-3474 or send an email to [email protected]

RESCHEDULING & CANCELLATION POLICY (Please Read)

All lessons are non-refundable. Lessons can be rescheduled to another date, or cancelled and issued to a resort credit. We do not issue refunds. Lessons are rescheduled or issued a resort credit as outlined below:

- Lessons rescheduled or cancelled 3+ days prior to the lesson date may be done so without penalty. (ie. Saturday lesson rescheduled or cancelled before 5pm on Wednesday.)

- Lessons rescheduled or cancelled 2 days prior to the lesson date may be done so for a $20 fee. (ie. Saturday lesson rescheduled or cancelled before 5pm on Thursday)

- Lessons rescheduled or cancelled the day before the lesson date may be done so for a $60 fee. (ie. Saturday lesson rescheduled or cancelled before 5pm on Friday)

- There will be no refunds due to weather or snow conditions or for those who are unwilling to participate in the class.

- Anyone not showing up for the lesson will forfeit the full amount of the lesson.

You must call (209) 965-3474 to reschedule or cancel reservations. All Children's Lesson reservations are subject to these rescheduling, cancellation and non-refundability policies.

HOW TO PREPARE & WHAT TO BRING FOR YOUR LESSON (Please Read)

Prepare for Your Lesson

Get a good night's rest
Eat a healthy breakfast and make sure to pack a healthy lunch and snacks for all-day energy. (Lunch and snacks are not provided)
Drink plenty of water to make sure you're hydrated
Eat a healthy breakfast

What To Remember For Your Day At Dodge Ridge

Goggles/Sunglasses - Goggles perform best in all conditions
Don't forget the Sunscreen
Water Resistant Jacket, Pants and Gloves
Layers for varying weather - Sweatshirt, Long sleeve shirt, base layers, etc
Ski/snowboard socks (you'll enjoy 2 pairs, 1 for your day on the mountain and a 2nd pair for your trip home)

Dodge Ridge - My Parent and Me - Customized Child Private Lesson For Ages 5 - 6 // All Levels

Parent & Me Private Lesson

$299 // 2 Hour Private Lesson

Ages 4 - 5 for (All Levels)

1 on 1 Lesson (Parent or Household Guardian Age 18+ optional)

Lesson Times (9:00am, 11:15am or 2:00pm)

2 Hour Lesson Package includes Child all-mountain lift ticket and rentals for the child.
Rental Equipment & Lift Ticket can be used all-day, before and after the lesson.
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Optional to have 1 parent or household guardian (age 18+) to accompany the child in the lesson if the child feels more comfortable.
- Parent or guardian must have own lift ticket or season pass and equipment.
- Parent or guardian must ski or ride during the lesson at a skill level above the child.
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$100 // Add 2nd Child Option

Add 2nd Child Age 4 - 5 in the same Parent & Me lesson with same instructor. Must be the same discipline (ski or snowboard)

2 Hour Lesson Package includes an all-mountain lift ticket and rentals for the child. Rental Equipment & Lift Ticket can be used all-day, before and after the lesson.

7:45 am (Weekends & Holidays): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
8:15 am (Weekdays Non-Holiday): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
Next Step: Rental Fitting
Please Note: Be completely geared up for On-Snow Lesson Check-in
8:45 am: On-Snow Lesson Check-in by Private Lesson Area
9:00 am - 11:00 am: My Parent & Me Lesson Instruction Time
10:50 am: Evaluations & pick-ups (on the snow by the Private Lesson Area)

10:00 am (Weekends & Holidays): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
10:30 am (Weekdays Non-Holiday): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
Next Step: Rental Fitting
Please Note: Be completely geared up for On-Snow Lesson Check-in
11:00 am: On-Snow Lesson Check-in by Private Lesson Area
11:15 am - 1:15 pm: My Parent & Me Lesson Instruction Time
1:05 pm: Evaluations & pick-ups (on the snow by the Private Lesson Area)

12:45 pm (Weekends & Holidays): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
1:15 pm (Weekdays Non-Holiday): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
Next Step: Rental Fitting
Please Note: Be completely geared up for On-Snow Lesson Check-in
1:45 pm: On-Snow Lesson Check-in at Private Lesson Area
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm: My Parent & Me Lesson Instruction Time
3:50 pm: Evaluations & pick-ups (on the snow by the Private Lesson Area)

To request a specific instructor, please make your lesson reservation online and then give us a call at (209) 965-3474 to make your Private Lesson Request.

The following describes the skills that will be taught at each lesson level.

Level 1 Skier - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried skiing before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

Put on / take off / carry equipment
Stand, walk, glide & climb with equipment on
Do a gliding wedge / wedge stop
Ride the Magic Carpet
Turn in both directions
Learning to control speed with turns

Level 2 Skier - Beginner

"I have learned to stop and make beginner turns most of the time. Sometimes I accidentally stop when I am trying to turn. I am ready to start riding the chair."

Level 3 Skier - Intermediate

"I can make turns without stopping and control my speed. I have been on the chair lift before and can ski any green terrain."

Review stance & balance (fore, aft, lateral)
Speed control with turn shape & wedge size
Increase flexion/extension movements
Matched traverse on green/blue slopes
Skidding skis at the finish of a turn
Introduce a hockey stop/edge sets
Introduce blue terrain

Level 4 Skier - Intermediate

"I have started skiing on some blue terrain. My skis are parallel when I ski across the hill and at the end of my turn. My skis skid a little through the end of the turn. I have tried to hockey stop."

Review speed control through turn shape
Review hockey stop/edge sets
Review foot / leg steering
Matching/parallel skis on green terrain
Matching skis at the fall line on blue terrain
Comfortable on all blue terrain

Level 5 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable on all blue terrain and I can ski parallel all the time on Green terrain. On blue terrain my skis are parallel through the middle to end of my turn. I can hockey stop."

Review parallel turning
Matching/parallel skis prior to the fall line blue terrain
Introduce short turns (upper & lower body separation)
Increase skills to better control speed
Incorporate pole plant with rhythm & flow
Introduce black terrain

Level 6 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable skiing all blue terrain and have started skiing black terrain. My skis are parallel all the time and I can make turns of different sizes and shapes to control my speed. My turns have rhythm and I know how to pole plant."

Review all turn types on black terrain
Ski all conditions powder/steeps/moguls/off-piste
Introduce dynamic skiing
Explore carving techniques
Introduce terrain park (etiquette, rules) straight air, box slides - Helmet Required

The following describes the skills that will be taught at each lesson level.

Level 1 Rider - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried snowboarding before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

Equipment familiarization
Balance, stance, and posture
Stand, walk, glide, and climb with snowboarding equipment
Skating (straight glide to a stop on the heal and toe edge)
Riding the magic carpet
Control speed through falling leaf technique

Level 2 Rider - Beginner

"I have been introduced to snowboarding equipment, learned the proper stance, posture and skating techniques, and have learned how to stop. I am ready to learn how to use a beginner chairlift."

Speed control and stopping on both edges in a falling leaf
Introduction to beginner chairlift
Heel and toe edge traverse to a stop
Skidded turns to a stop using heel and toe edge
Introduction to linking turns

Level 3 Rider - Intermediate

"I can use a beginner chairlift, I can control my speed on both edges in a falling leaf technique, and I am starting to learn how to link my ‘S’ turns."

Speed control using various turn sizes, shapes, and terrain
Making linked 'S' turns smooth and consistent
Introduction to beginner freestyle
Introduction to blue terrain

Level 4 Rider - Intermediate

"I can control my speed using various turn sizes and shapes on varying terrain. I am comfortable on all green terrain and I am starting to link turns smoothly and consistently."

Introduction to carved turns
Introduction to Independent leg movements in variable terrain
Flexion and extension through multiple phases of a turn
Exploration of blue terrain
Exploration of off-piste (powder) terrain

Level 5 Rider - Advanced

"I can link ‘S’ Turns and control speed consistently on blue terrain. I am starting to ride switch and am ready to learn short turns, carving, variable terrain, terrain parks, and more dynamic movements."

Commanding carved turning
Making smooth and consistent turns in off-piste terrain
Introduction to beginning terrain park features
Introduction to black terrain

Level 6 Rider - Advanced

"I am confident carving on all blue terrain and am starting to ride on blacks. My riding is smooth and consistent in off-piste terrain and in all riding conditions. I am ready to learn to ride steeps, and start learning rails, boxes, and straight airs in the terrain park. "

Develop skills and confidence on all black terrain
Explore safe riding through trees, steeps, and bumps
Introduction to intermediate/advanced park features - Helmet Required

PLEASE BOOK ALL LESSONS ONLINE AT LEAST 36 HOURS IN ADVANCE. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED.

All prices subject to change without notice. All sales are final. Same day lesson reservations are not available by phone.

Gratuities for instructors are not a requirement, but an appropriate and appreciated gesture.

Dodge Ridge - Youth Private Lessons for ages 7 - 12

Group Lessons

Ages 6 - 12

$399 - All Day Kids Club Lesson (Levels 3 - 5 Only)

8:00am - Check in at Guest Services in the Helm Family Lodge
Lesson hours: 9:00 to 3:00 pm
Typically 5 - 6 kids* per class
Includes: All-day lift ticket, rental package (skis & boots or snowboard & boots) + helmet.
Lift ticket and rental package can be used for the entire day, before and after the lesson.
Lunch and Hot Cocoa break included

$209 - Half Day Group Lesson (Levels 1 - 5)

Morning Half-Day (9:30am - 12:00pm)
- Check-in at 9am
Afternoon Half-Day (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
- Check-in at 12:30pm
2.5 Hour Lessons
Typically 5 - 6 Kids* per class
Includes: All-Mountain Lift Ticket and Rental Package (skis & boots or snowboard & boots + Helmet) that can be used before and after the lesson.
Please account for Check-in & Rental Fitting schedules below to get the best possible experience for your child

$100 - 2nd Half Day Lesson Add-On (Levels 1 - 5)

ADD-ON 2ND HALF DAY LESSON MUST BE USED BY THE SAME STUDENT, ON THE SAME DAY AS THE ORIGINAL HALF DAY LESSON PURCHASED

(Call (209) 965-3474 to purchase 2nd Half Day discounted price. Not available online)

8:15 am (Weekends & Holidays): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
8:45 am (Weekdays Non-Holiday): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
Next Step: Rental Fitting
Please Note: Be completely geared up for On-Snow Lesson Check-in
9:15 am: On-Snow Lesson Check-in by Children's Learning Area
9:30 am - 12:00 pm: Morning Half Day Lesson Instruction Time
11:45 am: Evaluations & pick-ups (on the snow by the Children's Learning Area)

11:45 pm (Weekends & Holidays): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
12:15 pm (Weekdays Non-Holiday): Check-in at Guest Services in the Family Lodge
Next Step: Rental Fitting
Please Note: Be completely geared up for On-Snow Lesson Check-in
12:45 pm: On-Snow Lesson Check-in by Children's Learning Area
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Afternoon Half Day Lesson Instruction Time
3:15 pm: Evaluations & pick-ups (on the snow by the Children's Learning Area)

The following describes the skills that will be taught at each lesson level.

Level 1 Skier - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried skiing before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

Put on / take off / carry equipment
Stand, walk, glide & climb with equipment on
Do a gliding wedge / wedge stop
Ride the Magic Carpet
Turn in both directions
Learning to control speed with turns

Level 2 Skier - Beginner

"I have learned to stop and make beginner turns most of the time. Sometimes I accidentally stop when I am trying to turn. I am ready to start riding the chair."

Level 3 Skier - Intermediate

"I can make turns without stopping and control my speed. I have been on the chair lift before and can ski any green terrain."

Review stance & balance (fore, aft, lateral)
Speed control with turn shape & wedge size
Increase flexion/extension movements
Matched traverse on green/blue slopes
Skidding skis at the finish of a turn
Introduce a hockey stop/edge sets
Introduce blue terrain

Level 4 Skier - Intermediate

"I have started skiing on some blue terrain. My skis are parallel when I ski across the hill and at the end of my turn. My skis skid a little through the end of the turn. I have tried to hockey stop."

Review speed control through turn shape
Review hockey stop/edge sets
Review foot / leg steering
Matching/parallel skis on green terrain
Matching skis at the fall line on blue terrain
Comfortable on all blue terrain

Level 5 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable on all blue terrain and I can ski parallel all the time on Green terrain. On blue terrain my skis are parallel through the middle to end of my turn. I can hockey stop."

Review parallel turning
Matching/parallel skis prior to the fall line blue terrain
Introduce short turns (upper & lower body separation)
Increase skills to better control speed
Incorporate pole plant with rhythm & flow
Introduce black terrain

Level 6 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable skiing all blue terrain and have started skiing black terrain. My skis are parallel all the time and I can make turns of different sizes and shapes to control my speed. My turns have rhythm and I know how to pole plant."

Review all turn types on black terrain
Ski all conditions powder/steeps/moguls/off-piste
Introduce dynamic skiing
Explore carving techniques
Introduce terrain park (etiquette, rules) straight air, box slides - Helmet Required

The following describes the skills that will be taught at each lesson level.

Level 1 Rider - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried snowboarding before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

Equipment familiarization
Balance, stance, and posture
Stand, walk, glide, and climb with snowboarding equipment
Skating (straight glide to a stop on the heal and toe edge)
Riding the magic carpet
Control speed through falling leaf technique

Level 2 Rider - Beginner

"I have been introduced to snowboarding equipment, learned the proper stance, posture and skating techniques, and have learned how to stop. I am ready to learn how to use a beginner chairlift."

Speed control and stopping on both edges in a falling leaf
Introduction to beginner chairlift
Heel and toe edge traverse to a stop
Skidded turns to a stop using heel and toe edge
Introduction to linking turns

Level 3 Rider - Intermediate

"I can use a beginner chairlift, I can control my speed on both edges in a falling leaf technique, and I am starting to learn how to link my ‘S’ turns."

Speed control using various turn sizes, shapes, and terrain
Making linked 'S' turns smooth and consistent
Introduction to beginner freestyle
Introduction to blue terrain

Level 4 Rider - Intermediate

"I can control my speed using various turn sizes and shapes on varying terrain. I am comfortable on all green terrain and I am starting to link turns smoothly and consistently."

Introduction to carved turns
Introduction to Independent leg movements in variable terrain
Flexion and extension through multiple phases of a turn
Exploration of blue terrain
Exploration of off-piste (powder) terrain

Level 5 Rider - Advanced

"I can link ‘S’ Turns and control speed consistently on blue terrain. I am starting to ride switch and am ready to learn short turns, carving, variable terrain, terrain parks, and more dynamic movements."

Commanding carved turning
Making smooth and consistent turns in off-piste terrain
Introduction to beginning terrain park features
Introduction to black terrain

Level 6 Rider - Advanced

"I am confident carving on all blue terrain and am starting to ride on blacks. My riding is smooth and consistent in off-piste terrain and in all riding conditions. I am ready to learn to ride steeps, and start learning rails, boxes, and straight airs in the terrain park. "

Develop skills and confidence on all black terrain
Explore safe riding through trees, steeps, and bumps
Introduction to intermediate/advanced park features - Helmet Required

PLEASE BOOK ALL LESSONS ONLINE AT LEAST 36 HOURS IN ADVANCE. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED.

All prices subject to change without notice. All sales are final. Same day lesson reservations are not available by phone.

Gratuities for instructors are not a requirement, but an appropriate and appreciated gesture.

Private Lessons

All Levels - Ages 6+

Private lessons customize instruction, focusing on the techniques and terrain most important for your skill level.

$299 - 2 Hr Lesson (1 Person)
$60 - each Additional Person
(Max of 5 Total People in a Lesson)
You may add additional 2 hour blocks of private lessons for $299 per block.

Customize your lesson for the best possible experience
Private lessons are offered in 2 hour increments beginning at 9:00am, 11:15am or 2:00pm. You may add multiple 2 hour increments for $299 each.
Learn together with a group of up to 5 family or friends (be aware that lessons are taught at the level of the lowest level student)
Private lesson prices do not include Single Day Lift Ticket or Rental Gear
To ensure availability, reservations are highly recommended

To request a specific instructor, please make your lesson reservation online and then give us a call at (209) 965-3474 to make your Private Lesson Request.

The following describes the skills that will be taught at each lesson level.

Level 1 Skier - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried skiing before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

Put on / take off / carry equipment
Stand, walk, glide & climb with equipment on
Do a gliding wedge / wedge stop
Ride the Magic Carpet
Turn in both directions
Learning to control speed with turns

Level 2 Skier - Beginner

"I have learned to stop and make beginner turns most of the time. Sometimes I accidentally stop when I am trying to turn. I am ready to start riding the chair."

Level 3 Skier - Intermediate

"I can make turns without stopping and control my speed. I have been on the chair lift before and can ski any green terrain."

Review stance & balance (fore, aft, lateral)
Speed control with turn shape & wedge size
Increase flexion/extension movements
Matched traverse on green/blue slopes
Skidding skis at the finish of a turn
Introduce a hockey stop/edge sets
Introduce blue terrain

Level 4 Skier - Intermediate

"I have started skiing on some blue terrain. My skis are parallel when I ski across the hill and at the end of my turn. My skis skid a little through the end of the turn. I have tried to hockey stop."

Review speed control through turn shape
Review hockey stop/edge sets
Review foot / leg steering
Matching/parallel skis on green terrain
Matching skis at the fall line on blue terrain
Comfortable on all blue terrain

Level 5 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable on all blue terrain and I can ski parallel all the time on Green terrain. On blue terrain my skis are parallel through the middle to end of my turn. I can hockey stop."

Review parallel turning
Matching/parallel skis prior to the fall line blue terrain
Introduce short turns (upper & lower body separation)
Increase skills to better control speed
Incorporate pole plant with rhythm & flow
Introduce black terrain

Level 6 Skier - Advanced

"I am comfortable skiing all blue terrain and have started skiing black terrain. My skis are parallel all the time and I can make turns of different sizes and shapes to control my speed. My turns have rhythm and I know how to pole plant."

Review all turn types on black terrain
Ski all conditions powder/steeps/moguls/off-piste
Introduce dynamic skiing
Explore carving techniques
Introduce terrain park (etiquette, rules) straight air, box slides - Helmet Required

The following describes the skills that will be taught at each lesson level.

Level 1 Rider - Beginner

"It is my first time or I have tried snowboarding before but have not yet learned to control my speed either by stopping or by turning."

Equipment familiarization
Balance, stance, and posture
Stand, walk, glide, and climb with snowboarding equipment
Skating (straight glide to a stop on the heal and toe edge)
Riding the magic carpet
Control speed through falling leaf technique

Level 2 Rider - Beginner

"I have been introduced to snowboarding equipment, learned the proper stance, posture and skating techniques, and have learned how to stop. I am ready to learn how to use a beginner chairlift."

Speed control and stopping on both edges in a falling leaf
Introduction to beginner chairlift
Heel and toe edge traverse to a stop
Skidded turns to a stop using heel and toe edge
Introduction to linking turns

Level 3 Rider - Intermediate

"I can use a beginner chairlift, I can control my speed on both edges in a falling leaf technique, and I am starting to learn how to link my ‘S’ turns."

Speed control using various turn sizes, shapes, and terrain
Making linked 'S' turns smooth and consistent
Introduction to beginner freestyle
Introduction to blue terrain

Level 4 Rider - Intermediate

"I can control my speed using various turn sizes and shapes on varying terrain. I am comfortable on all green terrain and I am starting to link turns smoothly and consistently."

Introduction to carved turns
Introduction to Independent leg movements in variable terrain
Flexion and extension through multiple phases of a turn
Exploration of blue terrain
Exploration of off-piste (powder) terrain

Level 5 Rider - Advanced

"I can link ‘S’ Turns and control speed consistently on blue terrain. I am starting to ride switch and am ready to learn short turns, carving, variable terrain, terrain parks, and more dynamic movements."

Commanding carved turning
Making smooth and consistent turns in off-piste terrain
Introduction to beginning terrain park features
Introduction to black terrain

Level 6 Rider - Advanced

"I am confident carving on all blue terrain and am starting to ride on blacks. My riding is smooth and consistent in off-piste terrain and in all riding conditions. I am ready to learn to ride steeps, and start learning rails, boxes, and straight airs in the terrain park. "

Develop skills and confidence on all black terrain
Explore safe riding through trees, steeps, and bumps
Introduction to intermediate/advanced park features - Helmet Required

PLEASE BOOK ALL LESSONS ONLINE AT LEAST 36 HOURS IN ADVANCE. QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED.

All prices subject to change without notice. All sales are final. Same day lesson reservations are not available by phone.

Gratuities for instructors are not a requirement, but an appropriate and appreciated gesture.

Reservations Are Required for Snowsports Lessons